Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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